NTSB investigations, 2018
195 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 198 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 260 |
| 2010 | 245 |
| 2011 | 258 |
| 2012 | 237 |
| 2013 | 198 |
| 2014 | 201 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 183 |
| 2017 | 198 |
| 2018 | 195 |
| 2019 | 149 |
| 2020 | 116 |
| 2021 | 144 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 138 |
| 2024 | 136 |
| 2025 | 107 |
| 2026 | 58 |
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2018
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '440' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2018 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '440' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA19LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna LC41 · Apopka, FLA partial loss of engine power during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CEN19LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Horseshoe Bay, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR19CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Hayward, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA19LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 2 exhaust rocker arm stud.NTSB CEN19LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a cell tower wire during a pipeline patrol flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to writing down observations about the pipeline while flying.NTSB ERA19LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA20 · McCormick, SCA partial loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the metering plug orifice in the throttle and metering unit.NTSB ERA19LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bell Glade, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stuck in the valve guide and in the loss of compression to the cylinder.NTSB ERA19LA065Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Punta Gorda, FLA total loss of engine power due to an interruption of fuel flow.NTSB ERA19LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair LC41 · Moscow, PAA total loss of engine power and catastrophic engine failure due to the failure of the left turbocharger, which resulted in oil loss and oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to overhaul the turbocharger in…NTSB WPR19LA035Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Santa RitaA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19FA060Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 335 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's improper decision to fly the unairworthy airplane and his failure to feather the left propeller following a partial loss of power from the left engine after takeoff. Also causal was the partial loss of power to the left engine due to detonation.NTSB GAA19CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Americus, GAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a power line during an agricultural application flight.NTSB ERA19LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Barnesville, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB ERA19FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV-12 · Niceville, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons, and pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and subsequent aerodynamic…NTSB ERA19TA051Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna E162 · Franklin, NCThe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR19LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV7A · Ramona, CAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA19CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T337 · Homosassa, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of power in both engines.NTSB GAA19CA053Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Texico, NMThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC19LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Willow, AKThe loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an emergency landing and collision with trees.NTSB GAA19CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Cleburne, TXThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Mountain Rest, SCA partial loss of engine power due to multiple discrepancies of the engine's ignition system.NTSB GAA19CA039Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell OH 58A · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude in hilly terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s altitude due to sun glare.NTSB CEN19LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorway 162 · Passaic, MOThe electrical short in the main rotor rpm indicating unit which provided an inaccurate indication to the student pilot and resulted in substantial damage during the precautionary autorotation.NTSB CEN19LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and subsequent forced landing into a creek.NTSB ERA19LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Parker, COA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA19LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · New Market, VAA loss of engine power on takeoff due to restricted air flow to the engine.NTSB WPR19LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Agoura Hills, CAThe failure of the No. 5 piston rod end due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenith CH601 · Junction City, KSThe pilot's failure to secure the canopy latch before takeoff, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA19LA021Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lynchburg, VAThe stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a ditch.NTSB CEN19FA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Canoncito, NMThe partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative.NTSB CEN19LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Hudson, COThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN19LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Midland, TXThe loss of engine power due to excessive fuel flow.NTSB GAA19CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTitan Titan Tornado 912 · Corry, PAThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-180 · Smithville, TNA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay.NTSB ERA18LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Bartow, FLA total loss of engine power after the separation of the No. 3 cylinder from the crankcase due to improper maintenance.NTSB ANC18LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Fairbanks, AKThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA18TA263Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportZenith CH 750 · DeLeon Springs, FLThe pilot's operation of the airplane with the alternator switch in the off position, which allowed the selected battery to discharge and resulted in an ignition system failure and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pagosa Springs, COThe student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel selector valve during the simulated forced landing demonstration and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision to ensure the fuel selector was properly set, which resulted in a loss of engine power and…NTSB ERA18TA250Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Warthen, GAA fuel leak from the carburetor float bowl due to a missing plug, which resulted in excessive fuel consumption and a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the accident flight leg…NTSB CEN18LA385Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair Zenith CH 750 · Temple, TXThe accumulation of carburetor ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on initial climb and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA18LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLThe partial loss of engine power due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and a subsequent rollover.NTSB CEN18LA377Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Roanoke, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR18LA256Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kennett, MOThe pilot’s inadvertent activation of the fuel pump control rocker switch, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with an entangled headset cord.NTSB GAA18CA541Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC18 · Northway, AKThe airplane’s collision with a bird during straight-and-level flight.NTSB GAA18CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Richmond, VAThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA557Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 35 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing and to use the Before Landing checklist.NTSB ERA18LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA12 · Cochranton, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA18LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Mount Pleasant, TNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN18LA361Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 55 · Waupaca, WIThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.